The City of Menlo Park
Menlo Park, California
Mar 13, 2024
Full time
San Francisco/Peninsula Job Type Full-Time Close Date 3/31/2024 at 11:59pm Salary $76,625.00-$93,138.00 Annually Additional Questionnaires None About Menlo Park Menlo Park is a city of beautiful, tree-lined neighborhoods and active commercial districts. Located conveniently between the major metropolitan areas of San Francisco and San Jose, Menlo Park is home to just under 34,000 residents in its 19 square miles. The stunning natural surroundings of the city afford views of the San Francisco Bay to the east and the Pacific Coastal Range to the west. Menlo Park's climate is moderate to warm, with an average of 265 sunny days a year. Menlo Park's residents reflect a range of backgrounds and interests who tend to be well educated and actively engaged in community life. Excellent public and private schools serve its many young families, while residents of all ages enjoy the City's numerous parks and recreational facilities. The City's close proximity to Stanford University and Menlo College provide a multitude of academic, cultural and athletic event opportunities. The arts and leisure activities of the major urban areas of San Francisco and San Jose are close by. These and many other amenities contribute to Menlo Park's outstanding quality of life. Located in the heart of Menlo Park is a downtown featuring unique and upscale shops and restaurants. Set in a pleasant, pedestrian-oriented atmosphere, Menlo Park's downtown area attracts locals and visitors alike. Known worldwide as the "Capital of Venture Capital," Menlo Park is well situated to benefit from and help shape new technologies and markets originating from the Silicon Valley. The City hosts such major employers as SRI International, Meta, Pacific Biosciences, E TRADE Financial Corporation, and CS Bio Co. Menlo Park is a General Law city operating under the Council-Manager form of government. The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Attorney, as well as members of a variety of advisory commissions and committees. The municipal government is organized into six operating departments, including Administrative Services, City Manager's Office, Community Development, Library and Community Services, Police, and Public Works. The City is comprised of approximately 300 employees. In addition to its many attributes, Menlo Park has one of the most beautiful civic center campuses in the Bay Area. Heritage trees, a running fountain, and a duck pond surround City Hall. The campus also includes a nine-acre park, recreation facilities, and the Menlo Park Library. These civic amenities make the campus a noted destination for residents, local employees, and visitors. Conveniently located, the campus is a short walk to our downtown area with food and shopping destinations, as well as the Menlo Park Caltrain Station. View all openings Share Please review the special instructions before applying for this job opportunity. Apply for Job Interested Location Belle Haven Community Campus, 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park, 94025 Description Menlo Park Senior Center supports local, older adults (ages 55+) to live active, healthy lives in the Menlo Park community. The City of Menlo Park provides first-rate facilities, robust funding support, and directly employs talented and dedicated staff to provide excellent service to our older adult residents. The Nutrition Services Coordinator position is a benefitted career position in the City of Menlo Park, and is responsible for the coordination of all aspects of the City's nutrition program, including weekday operations of the senior center lunch program, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal standards for services to older adults and children. The position's responsibilities include menu planning, ordering and food supplies and inventory, preparing quantity meals, evaluating nutritional content of meals, supervising and assisting kitchen employees, and maintaining clean and orderly kitchens. The Nutrition Services Coordinator position reports directly to the Library and Community Services Supervisor who is in charge of overall building operations. The Nutrition Services Coordinator works alongside the Recreation Coordinator, a peer who is responsible for other programs for older adults including transportation, lifelong education, and enrichment programs. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a skilled and experienced food service/nutrition professional to lead a great team in serving our active older adult community in a world-class facility from day one of the grand opening. The Department The City of Menlo Park is currently building a brand-new state-of-the-art facility with a new senior center and commercial kitchen, youth center, community center, gymnasium, aquatics center, and branch library. The new facility is scheduled to open in 2024. The Library and Community Services department is responsible for providing excellent customer service through recreational, educational, and cultural programs for all ages. Our facilities include 221 acres of parkland distributed among 13 parks, two libraries, two community centers, two public swimming pools, three childcare centers, two gymnasiums, one gymnastics center, and a high-quality beloved senior center. Included in the parks and recreation areas are tennis and pickleball courts, dog parks, softball diamonds, picnic areas, playgrounds, soccer fields, a skate park, shared use of a performing arts center and open space. Job PDF: Nutrition Services Coordinator.pdf Ideal Candidate The ideal Nutrition Services Coordinator candidate will: Demonstrate successful experience leading and delivering results in high-quality, nutrition-focused food service environments Deliver excellent customer service at all times Plan menus with consideration for the nutritional needs of older adults, wholesomeness, quantity of food to be prepared, food sources, and budgetary framework Manage inventory and requisitions for food and supplies Maintain safe temperature, rotation, and storage of food Prepare, cook, and serve a wide variety of high-quality meals for quantity food service Direct and assist in cleaning the kitchen and kitchen equipment after each meal Oversee that the kitchen and equipment are kept clean, sanitary and in proper working condition at all times Schedule regular maintenance of kitchen equipment as needed Demonstrate the proven ability to effectively lead all aspects of a weekday older adult lunch program including food service management, food preparation, menu planning, kitchen sanitation, inventory management, operational efficiency and cost control, collection of nutritional data, regulatory compliance, and the day-to-day operations Plan, organize, assign, supervise, and review the work of assigned staff responsible for food service Ensure a safe and healthy work environment; train staff in safety measures and proper use of kitchen equipment; observe program activities and staff compliance with safety requirements Assist with administration and grants management pertaining to nutrition services Provide occasional nutrition advice and support to City of Menlo Park childcare nutrition programs and special events Receive and respond to public inquiries about programs and services; promote public awareness of older adult food services in Menlo Park Maintain complete and accurate records of activities in areas of responsibility Perform other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to associate degree from an accredited two-year college or university with major coursework in hospitality management, culinary arts, institutional food preparation management, or a closely related field; or, equivalent to Certificate in Culinary Arts from an accredited culinary school. One year experience in institutional food preparation management or related experience. Additional experience and training in institutional food preparation, community center use, nutrition, menu planning, and food preparation is desirable. Licenses and Certifications Possession of a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain by the end of probationary period: First Aid and CPR certification, and California State certification in food safety (equivalent to the ServSafe Certificate). Benefits The City offers an excellent benefit package consisting of: Health Insurance: City contribution up to $2,655 per month towards a Cafeteria Plan which can be used to purchase medical insurance and participate in a flexible spending account for health care and/or child care reimbursement Dental: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents Vision: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents Vacation: 88 - 176 hours of vacation leave accrual each year, depending on length of service Sick Leave: 96 hours of sick leave accrued each year Holidays: 11 official holidays and 34 hours of floating holiday time per year, prorated based on date of hire Retirement: CalPERS: For classic members 2.0% @ 60 formula. For all others, 2.0% @ 62 formula Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in City Plans. Life Insurance: City-paid policy equal to 1.5 times regular annual wage Long Term Disability: City-paid coverage Educational leave and tuition reimbursement A City-paid Caltrain GoPass. The Menlo Park campus is centrally located within walking distance from Caltrain and downtown Menlo Park. A City-paid BayPass. This pilot program offers employees unlimited travel in 2024 for both work and personal trips on 25 Bay Area transit agencies that use the Clipper card. A transportation allowance program provides employees with $1.50 per day when they walk . click apply for full job details